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INSIDE OUT

To get the best from your body, you need to understand what’s happening underneath your skin. We asked Tina Chantrey to try out biomarker testing

Tina Chantrey

Personal Best

Many of us spend hours tracking our training on platforms such as Strava or Garmin Connect, talking about it on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and clocking up hours on the road, bike, in the gym or in the pool. But how much time do we spend on our ‘inner health’?

Testing – and tracking – your internal biomarkers may make all the difference to your running. The key to success with biomarker tracking is regular tests, which will show you exactly what state your body is in. The benefit? It takes away the guesswork as to why you might be feeling tired or burned out, and what you can do about it.

About Women’s Running

Discover the healing power of running with the March issue of Women’s Running, on sale 25 January. Find out how running can help treat depressive disorders, clear the mind and manage stressful life situations. And hear from women who have experienced these benefits for themselves, such as cover star Charlie Watson, who shares how running – and blogging – has helped her to manage stress and anxiety. Keen to start running but daunted by the prospect of having to run for miles without a break? Discover Jeff Galloway’s hugely successful Run Walk Run training method, which has helped thousands to start running, stay injury free and even qualify for the Boston Marathon. We’ve got all things marathon training covered in this issue, too. You’ll find three 12-week training plans for beginner, intermediate and experienced marathoners, as well as expert advice on getting marathon fit on reduced mileage. Plus, don’t miss our recipes for delicious, homemade fuelling snacks or our leg-focused strength-training workout, both supporting your stamina and strength, whatever your training goals.